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David G Scott


Senior Reporter

David G Scott has been senior reporter with the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier since 2017. He was a broadcast documentary maker in the past and likes covering human interest stories where he can combine his photography with hard-hitting news.

PICTURES and VIDEO: Trainspotting delight as historic steam locomotive visits Wick railway station

01 May 2025
PICTURES and VIDEO: Trainspotting delight as historic steam locomotive visits Wick railway station

PICTURES and VIDEO: Trainspotting delight as historic steam locomotive visits Wick railway station

01 May 2025

Trainspotters travelled from far and wide to visit Wick railway station on Thursday (May 1) as a gleaming black steam locomotive shunted in.


81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

30 April 2025
81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

30 April 2025

An 81-year-old will undertake a classic car fundraising drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End to thank the medical services that saved his life.


Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

25 April 2025
Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

25 April 2025

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.


Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

17 April 2025
Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

17 April 2025

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.


Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

06 April 2025
Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

06 April 2025

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story


WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

01 April 2025
WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

01 April 2025

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.


Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

30 March 2025
Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

30 March 2025

With the clocks going forward an hour, Sutherland drivers are warned to be aware of an issue that could land them in deep trouble.


Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

20 March 2025
Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

20 March 2025

Jamie Stone MP calls for the government to tackle the high cost of delivery charges and surcharges in Caithness and other rural communities.


Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

12 March 2025
Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

12 March 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of failing elderly and vulnerable patients over unacceptable A&E waiting times.


Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

08 March 2025
Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

08 March 2025

A Caithness-based countryside ranger has outlined issues faced by wildlife from the invasive American mink and steps taken to monitor the creature.


Stone and Burgess unite in condemnation of energy fuel hikes - ‘People have been forced to choose between heating or eating this winter’

26 February 2025
Stone and Burgess unite in condemnation of energy fuel hikes - ‘People have been forced to choose between heating or eating this winter’

Stone and Burgess unite in condemnation of energy fuel hikes - ‘People have been forced to choose between heating or eating this winter’

26 February 2025

Far North MP Jamie Stone and Highland MSP Ariane Burgess issued statements after Ofgem confirmed an energy price cap rise from April.


Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

05 February 2025
Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

05 February 2025

The operator of Dounreay’s nuclear site seeks a specialist contractor to freshen up its iconic dome with a lick of paint.


Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Highland casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025
Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Highland casting call for hit BBC show

Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Highland casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025

Hit BBC One show ‘Sort Your Life Out’ is back and looking for families or shared households in the Highlands to take part in a future series.


Just what was this bizarre object found on the Caithness coastline? Beach cleaners puzzled over mystery find at Sannick Bay

27 January 2025
Just what was this bizarre object found on the Caithness coastline? Beach cleaners puzzled over mystery find at Sannick Bay

Just what was this bizarre object found on the Caithness coastline? Beach cleaners puzzled over mystery find at Sannick Bay

27 January 2025

Just what was the strange object found on a north Caithness beach which carried a very clear warning message on it?


Bettyhill great yellow bumblebee emergency community gathering

26 January 2025
Bettyhill great yellow bumblebee emergency community gathering

Bettyhill great yellow bumblebee emergency community gathering

26 January 2025

Conservation experts are joining forces to help save the rare and threatened great yellow bumblebee at Bettyhill.


What unusual visitors will you spot during this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch?

23 January 2025
What unusual visitors will you spot during this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch?

What unusual visitors will you spot during this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch?

23 January 2025

Has the recent cold snap in Sutherland affected the number of birds visiting our gardens? Take part in the birdwatch this weekend to help find out.


Bizarre Wick train cancellation announcements have public bamboozled

22 January 2025
Bizarre Wick train cancellation announcements have public bamboozled

Bizarre Wick train cancellation announcements have public bamboozled

22 January 2025

Confusion followed announcements of a train cancellation on the Wick to Inverness service on Tuesday morning with different explanations cited.


Flow Country in the frame for UK premiere of ‘immersive’ award-winning film at Inverness theatre

18 January 2025
Flow Country in the frame for UK premiere of ‘immersive’ award-winning film at Inverness theatre

Flow Country in the frame for UK premiere of ‘immersive’ award-winning film at Inverness theatre

18 January 2025

A multi-award-winning duo will be showcasing their Flow Country film for its UK premiere event at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.


‘It’s a matter of life and death’ – Stone cautions coastguard corner cutting after Dornoch rope equipment removal

16 January 2025
‘It’s a matter of life and death’ – Stone cautions coastguard corner cutting after Dornoch rope equipment removal

‘It’s a matter of life and death’ – Stone cautions coastguard corner cutting after Dornoch rope equipment removal

16 January 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone has criticised cutbacks which saw the Dornoch coastguard having its rope rescue equipment removed.


Highland company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

15 January 2025
Highland company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

Highland company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

15 January 2025

A Highland-based business says it is delighted to announce a partnership with a leading manufacturer of bespoke aluminium doors and windows in the UK.


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